Comparison

EARL vs Gridphase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Phase identification

About

EARL

Features

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Daily, EARL makes it easy to use your reward light. This application lets you configure your traffic light and collect recorded traffic statistics. EARL is associated securely with the traffic light (password-protected connection). It offers the following functionalities : - Light configuration according to speed zone; - Management of traffic light activation; - Statistics recording and processing; - Product status diagnostics.

About

Gridphase

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Introducing the Gridphase mobile application - your indispensable tool when working with the Gridphase handheld instrument. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your device, this app enhances its capabilities by enabling straightforward phase identification in power distribution networks. Gridphase mobile ensures that phase identification is just a tap away. Experience the synergy of your handheld instrument and mobile app working in perfect harmony, making your tasks simpler and more efficient.

Screenshots

EARL4 screens

Gridphase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gridphase at every 3 months against EARL's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EARL ships an update every 6 months, Gridphase every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

EARL versus Gridphase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	EARL	Gridphase
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	57 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	ElanCité	GRID INSTRUMENTS d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

EARL

No in-app purchases

None

Gridphase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EARL free?

EARL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Gridphase free?

Gridphase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do EARL or Gridphase have ads?

Neither EARL nor Gridphase shows ads.

Which is updated more often, EARL or Gridphase?

EARL ships an update every 6 months, and Gridphase every 3 months. Most recently, EARL was updated on September 17, 2026 and Gridphase on May 17, 2026.